Anyone towing a full size pickup with a Forester or Sunseeker?

[MikeRP]

Hi everyone.


Just wanting to see how many are using a full size pickup with the Forester or Sunseeker. I'm considering towing my Chevy extended cab truck, short bed 4 down.

What are your experiences in the mountains and what type of braking system on the truck are you using?

Any experiences would be helpful.

Thanks!

[Dave_Monica]

FWIW, here's a link to an article which gives a description of the various brake systems for 4 down towing... All About Dinghy Towing Part II – Tow Equipment & Supplemental Brakes | Wheeling It

Dave

[huntr70]

Think they are rated to 5000 lbs.....

Whats the weight of the truck?

[MikeRP]

Well the truck is about 5500 lbs. the hitch is rated 5000 lbs and 500 tongue weight. With weight distributing it goes to 10,000 and 1000 lbs I believe. I will check again this weekend. Point is when you flat tow there is very little on the tongue so the 10000 lb rating would apply.

Thanks for the link!

[huntr70]

If you say so.....

If the hitch is rated 5000lbs, it is 5000 lbs whether there is tongue weight or not.

We do probably 5-8 base plate and tow bar installs a month, and the hitch rating still applies. Tongue weight is for trailer towing.

[MikeRP]

So then why is the same hitch rated 10000 lbs with a weight distributing equipment? Really I'd like to know your thoughts if I'm wrong.